Stephanie Calmenson

Even Mr. Bungles the teacher sometimes has a day when, no matter how hard he tries, everything seems to go wrong--including allowing the class hamster, Nibbles, to escape.

Best friends and dog lovers Kate and Lucie live in apartments where dogs are not allowed, but a pair of unusual necklaces they find in a thrift store allow them to become dogs whenever they wish.

"The girls are dismayed when their teacher is out sick and they have a substitute. Mr. Z makes goofy jokes and can't keep the class under control. Worst of all, he doesn't say anything when mean Darlene makes fun of Kate and Lucie. Luckily, once the girls turn into dogs, Kate and Lucie learn they can save the day--and even make a new friend"--

When a new hot dog stand opens in town, dog-lovers Kate and Lucie rush to try it out and the food is great, but the owners' dachshunds, Ketchup and Mustard, soon disappear and it is up to the girls to save the day, while evading boys and preparing for the Bark-in-the-Park dog competition.

"Best, best friends Allie and Amy do absolutely everything together. It's almost Halloween and this dynamic duo are sure they'll win first prize in the town's costume contest. On the way, they see a little friend in need. Can they stop to help and still make it to the party on time?"--

A galore of Dachshunds dressed in clever costumes gather in the park to celebrate Dachshund Day.

When they go out on the town together, two bunnies, Marigold and Grandma, buy a special hat, eat lunch, and make funny faces in the photo booth.

Amy and Allie, two alligator friends, hope their costumes will win a prize at the Swamp Street Halloween Parade, but they risk missing the contest to find a lost pet lizard.

Rabbit plans to unbounce Tigger, but he discovers that he likes a bouncy Tigger best.

Illustrated poems about a wide variety of activities characteristic of kindergarten.